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Alcohol brands turn climate proof by sourcing water from air, reshaping sustainability plans for years ahead

Alcohol brands turn climate proof by sourcing water from air, reshaping sustainability plans for years ahead

Alcohol giants including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Radico Khaitan, and Sula Vineyards are rethinking climate risk. With global warming pressuring water supplies, some are sourcing water from the air rather than the ground. The shift highlights how major spirits and wineries are moving fast on sustainable measures to protect production and future growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Asia warming twice as fast as global average as extremes intensify

Asia warming twice as fast as global average as extremes intensify

Asia is warming at nearly double the global average, according to a shift from the 1961–1990 period to 1991–2024. That faster rise is driving harsher heatwaves, glacier losses, and marine heatwaves, increasing risks to water supplies and destabilizing both economies and ecosystems across the region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Farmers are now renting bees to save yields from pollination collapse

Farmers are now renting bees to save yields from pollination collapse

As bee populations fall from habitat loss and climate change, Indian growers are increasingly using rent-a-bee services to secure crop pollination. Scientist-turned-apiarist Nitin Kumar Singh leases his bee colonies to farms nationwide, helping litchi and apple farmers improve yields when natural pollinators struggle to keep up.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Giant seawall plans in Indonesia face a harsh test as coasts vanish

Giant seawall plans in Indonesia face a harsh test as coasts vanish

Indonesia’s Java island villages are watching the ocean push more than a kilometre inland in some areas, putting homes and roads at risk. The government is banking on large-scale seawall construction to hold back the tide, but the urgency raises tough questions about whether concrete can keep pace with rising seas and coastal erosion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Underwater fiber optic cables could turn the ocean into an orca early warning system

Underwater fiber optic cables could turn the ocean into an orca early warning system

Researchers in the Salish Sea are repurposing miles of existing underwater fiber-optic cables into a huge listening network using Distributed Acoustic Sensing. The system can detect orca vocalizations, helping scientists track how the whales respond to ship traffic, dwindling food, and climate-related changes. If proven, it could reshape conservation monitoring far beyond one region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
UN warns emissions at record highs, pledges fall short of preventing devastating warming

UN warns emissions at record highs, pledges fall short of preventing devastating warming

The UN says global emissions have hit a record high and current national pledges won’t prevent severe climate damage. Under present commitments, warming is projected to stay around 2.5C this century, far above the 1.5C target. Big polluters are being urged to make faster, deeper cuts to reverse the trajectory and “bend the curve.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Bulgaria ski resort turns climate risk into digital nomad magnet

Bulgaria ski resort turns climate risk into digital nomad magnet

Bansko, Bulgaria’s top ski destination, is countering climate-driven uncertainty by leaning into an all-seasons strategy that attracts digital nomads. Winter schedules get a boost from its one-hour time difference with London, allowing remote workers to ski early. With 75 km of World Cup-ready slopes, the resort is building a cosmopolitan base beyond peak season.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Asia’s CCS buildout could boost emissions by 25 billion tonnes by 2050, threatening the 1.5C Paris goal

Asia’s CCS buildout could boost emissions by 25 billion tonnes by 2050, threatening the 1.5C Paris goal

A Climate Analytics report warns that expanding carbon capture and storage across Asian countries could add about 25 billion tonnes of extra greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050. The analysis argues CCS could lock economies into fossil fuel dependence, while cheaper and lower-risk renewable options are available—raising new concerns about meeting the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Cherry blossoms bloom earlier, signaling climate change and food risks scientists warn about

Cherry blossoms bloom earlier, signaling climate change and food risks scientists warn about

Cherry blossoms blooming earlier than usual are emerging as a visible signal of climate trouble. Scientists point to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and expanding urban areas as key drivers. The timing shift isn’t just cosmetic: it hints at broader changes to agriculture and local weather patterns that could ripple into crop yields and livelihoods.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Fossil fuel giants tied to climate heatwave surge study finds Nature link

Fossil fuel giants tied to climate heatwave surge study finds Nature link

A new Nature study says fossil fuel and cement producers have significantly amplified both the frequency and intensity of climate-change-driven heatwaves. Researchers report that emissions from the biggest carbon producers are a key factor in worsening extreme heat, and that emissions from just one major could be enough to produce events far more likely than current estimates suggest.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Glaciers seen as sacred are retreating fast and faith cannot stop the damage

Glaciers seen as sacred are retreating fast and faith cannot stop the damage

Glaciers that many communities treat as sacred life-givers are rapidly retreating under global warming. The loss threatens ecosystems and water security, and it also strikes at spiritual traditions that revere mountains and ice as deities. The article argues the damage is driven more by industrial exploitation and weak policies than by any failure of faith.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Third hottest August on record as wildfires and heatwaves surge worldwide

Third hottest August on record as wildfires and heatwaves surge worldwide

A European climate monitor says August was the world’s third-hottest on record, with devastating wildfires and blistering heatwaves across regions. The report warns that unusually warm oceans are intensifying extreme weather risks. It urges faster emission cuts and stronger adaptation planning, arguing that deadly heat and fire episodes are likely to become more frequent and severe.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
World Bank warns Indian cities need 2.4 trillion by 2050 to survive extreme floods and heatwaves

World Bank warns Indian cities need 2.4 trillion by 2050 to survive extreme floods and heatwaves

A World Bank report says Indian cities must invest about $2.4 trillion by 2050 to build resilient, low-carbon infrastructure as climate threats intensify. Rising floods and heatwaves could sharply increase economic losses without upgrades. Delhi, Chennai, Surat and Lucknow are flagged as especially exposed. The report calls for fiscal reforms and greater private capital to close the infrastructure gap.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
China’s 2025 summer becomes hottest on record as south stays blistered

China’s 2025 summer becomes hottest on record as south stays blistered

China has logged its hottest summer on record in 2025, the China Meteorological Administration said, with heatwaves persisting across the south. From June to August, large parts of the country faced intense temperatures, and the national average rose to 22.31C—marking the warmest summer since the agency began records in 1961.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Climate crisis hits women hardest as they face greater risks and near silence in decisions

Climate crisis hits women hardest as they face greater risks and near silence in decisions

Climate change impacts women disproportionately, not just through greater exposure to heat and disasters, but also because many are excluded from decision-making. The article argues that equitable climate resilience depends on empowering women with better access to resources, finance, and leadership roles. India’s steps like training Climate Champions and using heat insurance point to a more gender-smart response.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
New heatwave smashes records across southern France with sudden all time highs

New heatwave smashes records across southern France with sudden all time highs

A fresh summer heatwave has broken temperature records at least four weather stations in southern France, with all time highs logged in Bergerac, Cognac and Saint Girons, according to Meteo France. The government issued a vigilance alert as much of the country baked under extreme conditions, underscoring rising heat risk across Europe.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Boozy beetles may be fueling car fire fears after ethanol use study in Kerala

Boozy beetles may be fueling car fire fears after ethanol use study in Kerala

A new Kerala study is investigating whether ethanol-blended fuels are attracting an invasive beetle that could bore into vehicle fuel pipes, potentially triggering fire incidents. The insect is nicknamed “boozy” for its suspected link to ethanol. Ethanol producers in India have dismissed any claims of global scientific evidence, even as the research continues amid a broader climate context.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Study warns US emissions gains could flatline under Trump fossil fuel push

Study warns US emissions gains could flatline under Trump fossil fuel push

A new analysis warns that after years of steady declines, US greenhouse gas emissions may level off as Trump administration policies shift toward expanding fossil fuels and limiting renewables. The report argues that restrictions on clean energy and support for fossil fuel development could blunt earlier progress and stall the downward emissions trend.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Extreme heat is breaking food systems worldwide and UN agencies warn of worse ahead

Extreme heat is breaking food systems worldwide and UN agencies warn of worse ahead

UN agencies warn that rising heatwaves are undermining global food systems as farmers and fishers face worsening conditions. Yields are dropping and harvests are failing more frequently, threatening supply and livelihoods. The agencies say the outlook will keep deteriorating unless climate change is urgently addressed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Vanuatu asks the world court for climate justice as reefs die and cyclones intensify

Vanuatu asks the world court for climate justice as reefs die and cyclones intensify

Vanuatu is turning to the International Court of Justice as sea levels rise and stronger cyclones batter islands, wiping out coral reefs and threatening communities. John Warmington describes his reef as a “coral graveyard.” The court’s forthcoming advice on countries’ climate duties could become a landmark step toward accountability for major emitters.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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